GRIT Newsletter: June 2018

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The newsletter covers various important topics. First, it addresses water conservation and restrictions in Bernalillo County, emphasizing the limitations on outdoor watering with sprinklers between certain hours and encouraging practices like composting, rainwater collection, and using high-efficiency toilets. Additionally, it discusses the prohibition of fireworks in certain wildland areas and details the consequences and fines for violations related to the use of illegal fireworks, outlining the jurisdiction's strict enforcement measures and potential liabilities for property damage caused by fireworks. Furthermore, there is a focus on the importance of cutting and removing dead trees and shrubs due to fire hazards, with a list of contractors offering discounts for residents, along with instructions on reporting violations or requesting removal of dead vegetation.

Residents of Sandia Heights are reminded to take precautions to coexist peacefully with wildlife, particularly bears who are waking up from hibernation. This includes securing garbage, bringing in bird feeders at night, feeding pets indoors, and avoiding leaving out any food sources. It is emphasized that feeding bears can have deadly consequences, as bears attracted to human food sources are often euthanized or killed when relocated. The newsletter also outlines tips on draining swimming pools and water features without impacting septic systems or causing environmental damage.

Keywords: safety precautions, Property values, water feature drainage, Sandia Heights, Lighting regulations, Covenant violations, Email alerts, Outdoor watering restrictions, Bear co-existence., wildlife coexistence, Community survey, Sandia Heights Security patrol, wildlife interaction, community events, ACC activity log., bear safety, Neighborhood improvement ideas, garbage management, Dead tree removal, Fire hazards, Fireworks prohibition, septic system, environmental impact, Member benefits, Contractor discounts, Water conservation